Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
A More Liberal Policy in Suburban Sub
divisions.

lying between boundary street and columbia
road and just east OF 10th street extended, known
as the chapman Trust has been before the court
for some time, and Messrs. VIM Forsyth Thoe j.
Fisher, O. C. Green and Henry W. Brewer have been
designated as commission for the subdivision
and partition OF the property between the owners
and heirs 1t Is stated by the owners that It is the
intention to place the property on the market as
soon as the partition is effected This tract con-
tains about thirty eight acres and was formerly
part OF the Little place. In 1877, there was
considerable talk about the erection OF private
residence for the President OF the United States
and syndicate bought this tract with the view
OF selling It to the government. The project, how
ever, was never carried out. The members OF the
syndicate Were as follows: Gen. N. p. Chapman,
Col II. A. HOsmer, ex-AttOrney General Williams,
sEs qayoE Tnas Il Geek
Duncan and Anthony Pollok. The price paid was
slL3, 1000 In January, 1856, ex-kepresentative
General Williams an undivided fifth interest for
$4,000, and on the 4th inst, G. F. Whiting
ana sIlt d, r. , Dnlansy bought from Anthony POI
for it S24, COO The present owners besides Messrs
Kellogg, Dulany and Whiting, are Chas. Peck,
Taylor, the heirs Of Thos. l. Tullock, Dr. A. p
Pardon and Anthony Pollok. The property has
never been improved, and during che years it has
been owned by the syndicate nothing has been
done to 1t, except putting on occasionally deed
OF trust 1t is therefore, available for subdivision
propose to make the subdivision conform to the
plan OF the extension OF the Streets as indicated
In the map sent to Congress by Col. Ludlow.
THE KALoRAMA SUBDIVISION.
There seems to be general impression among
owners OF property that this plan for the exten-
sion OF the streets will be carried out sooner or
later, or some plan similar to it. In consequence
all the new subdivisions Will conform In the lines
of their streets and avenues with those indicated
On COL rnrtx h map Inc owners OF the Kalo
sion, which is now before the court for its APP
prevail which provides for the continuation OF the
and with the same width. This subdivision OF
course embraces the extension of Massachusetts,
avenue with DETECTION some distance from Boun-
dairy, marked by circle which is about the same
size as Dupont circle r, s. T, U, v, and w streets
are laid down, and the north and south streets as
far as 18th street street runs along the edge OF
Rock creek The lots on Massachusetts, avenue
are twenty-five feet front with varying depth
some on the circle not being more than 100 feet
deep. Nearly halt OF the eighty six acres com:
avenues
The lines laid down on Col. Ludlows map viii
Brown and PetwOrth places, on 7th-street road. As
soon as the authority Is obtained from the court to
act lor tne minor hels the 3s7 acres comprised In
| avenues OF the same width as those in the city.
me era OF narrow streets in suburban subdivisions
seems to be past and 1t is thought that this more
liberal policy will induce people to buy with the
purpose OF building homes for themselves.
MR.. SAMUEL @. WARDS HOUSE.
The brick wall which enclosed the garden sur
rounding the residence OF the late Geo. W. Riggs
has been removed from the street front, some
hundred feet back, and the ground has been d.
vided into building lots. The large, old
residence, which, as Is well known, fronts on I
street, between 18th and 18th Streets still occu-
appearance now, but some years ago, when it
OF the H hs ety.
stands on the square just north OF that occupied
by Mr.. Corcoran's house and grounds, and the en-
and runs through with the same width to K street.
The ground fronting on the latter street has be-
come very valuable in recent years, and a short
feet, were sold to Mr.. Samuel G. Ward, Of
New 9 5San city for foot rasse
ton has been begun for the erection of a fine
house Mr.. Ward, who was formerly the repre-
sentative in this country of the London banking
firm OF Barring Bros, has been living in this city
during the past winter, and has become 50 much
attached to the life here that be intends to make
his home at the Capital City. MeSSrS HornblOwer
& Marshall have prepared the designs for the new
house. and the work will be begun at once. It
rather plain and severe in the general treatment,
but exhibiting in some details q richness that
adds to the dignity and solid character OF the
work The first story Is what is known as rustic
basement, pebbled brick, in courses, being used
with the plain brick. There is a fine brick arch
over the main entrance and the window openings
In the upper stories are SO prOporttOned as to give
treatment. The frieze is rather novel
with a raised surface, producing a wavy effect.
Terra Gotta is used quite freely in the courses be-
tween the stories and in the corn1ce. rather
high root, with dormer windows, surmounts the
structure. A library is On one side OF the main
entrance hail. and reception room, with parlor
emng m IT, On the Other side the
| is lighted with large windows, which are On the
alley-side OF the house; The interior finish win
be mainly in the colonial STYLE the wood work be-
ing painted in different colOrS
MRS. BURIRIGH's RESIDENCE.
Mrs. Geo. w. Burleigh, OF New York. has pur-
chased lot on the south side of street, between
18th and 18th streets, and will begin at once the
erection Of a handsome house, designed by T. F.
Schneider, architect, and which she expects to
have completed On her return here on the 1st OF
next october. The front viii have a square bay
extending to the third floor. The front windows OF
this bay are designed little out OF the usual order
divison-One side is five feet wfde while the other
| Is but Two feet; a large transom extends across
Of 6pek ahe
rough or rock face, as it is termed. A central
| staircase, lighted by large skylight OF colored
glass, divides the parlor and dining-room and h
| Connected by an archway with the entrance hall.
The staircase is OF cherry, and has platforms at
each turn. The interior finish will be in the nat
| ural woods.
PRETTY GROUP OF STONE HOUSES
handsome residence is being built for Mr.. Jas.
| M. Johnston, on Rhode Island avenue, between
| 10th and 18th streets. The architects, Messrs
Hornblower & Marshall, have used the same
material as in the two adjoining houses designed
by them some time ago. and the result Is very
pretty group of houses The gneiss stone used in
the construction OF these houses was quarried
from the Upper Potomac, where 1t Is found in lin
tied quantities. In this instance the stone Is not
dressed and the effect is massive and substantial
AS change from the red brick, 1t affords pleas
ing variety. MI. JOhnstOn'S house is three stories
in height, with high roof and bay window pro-
lection. The interior finish is In natural woods.
MAJOR u. A. HALLS HOUSE.
Major II. A. Hall is building comfortable house
at the southwest corner of 18th and streets
The house will front on 18th street, and will have
rooms on each side Of the hall. It will be three
stories high and will be built In substantial man
ner. There Will be Queen Anne staircase, hard
wood mantel-pteces, open CRATE tires, &C. Cooper
& Fenw1ck are the architects.
ANOTHER FINE HOUSE TO BE BUILT ON SIxTEENTH
STREET.
VIII. CIagett will shortly begin the erection Of
a fne brick dwelling on 10th street, between K
and Lstreets northwest. The building viii have
frontage OF % feet and depth OF o. ana be four
stories In height. The front will be pressed
brick with brick cOrnices. There will be hat tin
root. 1t Will have lower projection OF four feet
from the main building. The height OF the tower
will be 81 feet, and It will be IA feet wide. The
cost Of the building will be about S22 600 MI
Fred. w. Piling is the builder.
4 NEW KIND OF MvBsTNINT.
A rather new system for investment In real
estate has recently been introduced in this city by
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